Discover the delightful charm of this Courage the Cowardly Dog crochet figure, perfectly capturing the beloved character in a festive light. Adorned with a classic Santa hat and a cozy striped scarf, this amigurumi piece brings a touch of nostalgic holiday cheer. It showcases incredible craftsmanship, highlighting the intricate details that make handmade items so special. This Courage the Cowardly Dog crochet creation is truly a unique and heartwarming decoration for any fan.
Crafting Your Own Courage the Cowardly Dog Crochet Masterpiece
The art of amigurumi allows for endless creativity, transforming yarn into beloved characters like this Courage the Cowardly Dog. Whether you’re an experienced crocheter or looking for a new project, making a similar Courage the Cowardly Dog crochet can be a rewarding experience. These handmade figures make fantastic personalized gifts or unique additions to your holiday decor. Embrace the joy of crafting and bring your favorite cartoon characters to life with yarn and a hook.
Crochet Pattern: Courage the Christmas Dog Amigurumi
Materials
- Worsted weight yarn in: Pink, Red, White, Black, Brown
- Crochet Hook: 3.5mm (E/4) or size suitable for your yarn to achieve tight stitches
- Safety Eyes: 10-12mm, black
- Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch marker
- Black embroidery floss (for whiskers and eyebrows)
Abbreviations
- MR: Magic Ring
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
- dec: decrease (sc two stitches together)
- sl st: slip stitch
- FO: Fasten off
- (…) xN: Repeat instructions in parentheses N times
- […] : Total number of stitches at the end of the round
Instructions
Head and Body (Pink yarn):
Work in continuous rounds unless specified.
R1: MR 6 sc [6]
R2: inc in each st around [12]
R3: (1 sc, inc) x6 [18]
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 [30]
R6: (4 sc, inc) x6 [36]
R7: (5 sc, inc) x6 [42]
R8: (6 sc, inc) x6 [48]
R9: (7 sc, inc) x6 [54]
R10-14: sc in each st around (5 rounds) [54]
R15: (7 sc, dec) x6 [48]
R16-17: sc in each st around (2 rounds) [48]
R18: (6 sc, dec) x6 [42]
R19: sc in each st around [42]
R20: (5 sc, dec) x6 [36]
R21: sc in each st around [36]
R22: (4 sc, dec) x6 [30]
R23: sc in each st around [30] (This forms the neck/upper chest area.)
R24: (4 sc, inc) x6 [36]
R25-26: sc in each st around (2 rounds) [36]
R27: (5 sc, inc) x6 [42]
R28-30: sc in each st around (3 rounds) [42]
R31: (6 sc, inc) x6 [48]
R32-36: sc in each st around (5 rounds) [48]
Begin stuffing firmly and continue to stuff as you go.
R37: (6 sc, dec) x6 [42]
R38: (5 sc, dec) x6 [36]
R39: (4 sc, dec) x6 [30]
R40: (3 sc, dec) x6 [24]
R41: (2 sc, dec) x6 [18]
R42: (1 sc, dec) x6 [12]
R43: dec in each st around [6]
FO, leaving a tail. Weave the tail through the front loop of the remaining 6 stitches and pull tight to close. Weave in end.
White Eye Bases (Make 2, White yarn):
R1: MR 6 sc [6]
R2: inc in each st around [12]
R3: sc in each st around [12]
Sl st to join, FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Insert 10-12mm safety eye into the center of each white base.
Nose (Black yarn):
R1: Ch 5. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Working on the other side of the chain: sc in next 2 ch, 2 sc in last st [10]
R2: (inc, 3 sc, inc, 1 sc) x2 [14]
Sl st to join, FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Ears (Make 2, Brown yarn):
R1: MR 6 sc [6]
R2: (1 sc, inc) x3 [9]
R3: sc in each st around [9]
R4: (2 sc, inc) x3 [12]
R5-8: sc in each st around (4 rounds) [12]
R9: (2 sc, dec) x3 [9]
R10-11: sc in each st around (2 rounds) [9]
Flatten the opening and sc across to close. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Do not stuff.
Arms (Make 2, Pink yarn):
R1: MR 6 sc [6]
R2-5: sc in each st around (4 rounds) [6]
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff lightly.
Legs (Make 2, Pink yarn):
R1: MR 6 sc [6]
R2: (1 sc, inc) x3 [9]
R3-5: sc in each st around (3 rounds) [9]
Stuff lightly. Flatten the opening and sc across to close. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Tail (Brown yarn):
R1: MR 6 sc [6]
R2-7: sc in each st around (6 rounds) [6]
Sl st to join, FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Do not stuff.
Santa Hat (Red and White yarn):
Work in continuous rounds for the red part.
Hat (Red Yarn):
R1: MR 4 sc [4]
R2: (sc, inc) x2 [6]
R3: sc in each st around [6]
R4: (2 sc, inc) x2 [8]
R5: sc in each st around [8]
R6: (3 sc, inc) x2 [10]
R7: sc in each st around [10]
R8: (4 sc, inc) x2 [12]
R9-10: sc in each st around (2 rounds) [12]
R11: (5 sc, inc) x2 [14]
R12-13: sc in each st around (2 rounds) [14]
R14: (6 sc, inc) x2 [16]
R15-16: sc in each st around (2 rounds) [16]
R17: (7 sc, inc) x2 [18]
R18-19: sc in each st around (2 rounds) [18]
R20: (8 sc, inc) x2 [20]
R21-22: sc in each st around (2 rounds) [20]
R23: (9 sc, inc) x2 [22]
R24-25: sc in each st around (2 rounds) [22]
R26: (10 sc, inc) x2 [24]
R27-28: sc in each st around (2 rounds) [24]
R29: (11 sc, inc) x2 [26]
R30-31: sc in each st around (2 rounds) [26]
R32: (12 sc, inc) x2 [28]
R33-34: sc in each st around (2 rounds) [28]
R35: (13 sc, inc) x2 [30]
R36-37: sc in each st around (2 rounds) [30]
R38: (14 sc, inc) x2 [32]
R39-40: sc in each st around (2 rounds) [32]
R41: (15 sc, inc) x2 [34]
R42-43: sc in each st around (2 rounds) [34]
R44: (16 sc, inc) x2 [36]
R45-46: sc in each st around (2 rounds) [36]
R47: (17 sc, inc) x2 [38]
R48-49: sc in each st around (2 rounds) [38]
R50: (18 sc, inc) x2 [40]
R51-52: sc in each st around (2 rounds) [40]
R53: (19 sc, inc) x2 [42]
R54-55: sc in each st around (2 rounds) [42]
R56: (20 sc, inc) x2 [44]
R57-58: sc in each st around (2 rounds) [44]
R59: (21 sc, inc) x2 [46]
R60-61: sc in each st around (2 rounds) [46]
R62: (22 sc, inc) x2 [48]
R63-64: sc in each st around (2 rounds) [48]
R65: (23 sc, inc) x2 [50]
R66-67: sc in each st around (2 rounds) [50]
R68: (24 sc, inc) x2 [52]
R69-70: sc in each st around (2 rounds) [52]
R71: (25 sc, inc) x2 [54]
R72: sc in each st around [54]
White Trim (White yarn):
R73: Join white yarn to the last st of R72. Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st [54]
R74: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st [54]
FO, weave in ends. Create a small white pom-pom and sew it securely to the tip of the hat (R1).
Scarf (Red and White yarn):
R1: (Red yarn) Ch 45 (or desired length for scarf to wrap once) [44]
R2: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn [44]
R3: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn [44]
R4: (White yarn) Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn [44]
R5: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn [44]
R6: (Red yarn) Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn [44]
R7: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn [44]
R8: (White yarn) Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn [44]
R9: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn [44]
R10: (Red yarn) Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn [44]
R11: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn [44]
FO. Weave in ends. Add small fringes (approximately 1 inch long) with red yarn to each end of the scarf.
Assembly:
1. **Eyes:** Position the white eye bases with safety eyes inserted onto Courage’s face, between R11 and R12 of the Head/Body, approximately 8-9 stitches apart. Sew them securely. Using black embroidery floss, embroider small, slightly curved eyebrows above each eye.
2. **Nose:** Sew the black nose piece centrally below the eyes, between R13 and R15 of the Head/Body. Using red yarn, embroider a thin horizontal line across the top middle of the black nose for detail. Using black embroidery floss, embroider three thin whiskers on each side of the nose.
3. **Ears:** Sew the brown ears to the top sides of the head, slightly back from the eyes, between R5 and R8 of the Head/Body.
4. **Arms:** Attach the pink arms to the sides of the body, just below the neck area (around R23-24), ensuring they are symmetrically placed.
5. **Legs:** Sew the pink legs to the bottom of the body (around R39-40), allowing Courage to sit upright.
6. **Tail:** Sew the brown tail to the back of the body, centrally (around R30-31).
7. **Accessories:** Place the Santa hat gently on Courage’s head, ensuring it sits comfortably. Tie the striped scarf around his neck.
Your Courage the Christmas Dog is now complete!